122/365 A Better PBJ

Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,

I, like my fellow Americans, love a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. It's smooth, it's sweet, it's crunchy, it's soft, it's delicious. It's actually pretty good for you; you can make it even better.

The best PBJ I made was not your traditional recipe. I started out with some toasted whole wheat bread from Trader Joe's. Remember to look for bread with at least 3g of fiber and no HFC. Next, I slathered on some almond butter. If you've never had it, you definitely should try it. It has the same consistency as peanut butter but is made of almonds. This is a better choice for you healthwise because it has omega-3 fatty acids, less sugar, more fiber, and the same amount of protein as peanut butter. Lastly, I spread some strawberry-raspberry preserves made by some monks in the Catoctin Mountains that my parents got. Really, any fruit spread will do. I would like to dissuade you from getting jelly since there are more wholesome alternatives. Preserves have fruit pieces in it. I wouldn't say it's so much healthier but, I do feel like it's better for you.

So there you have it, the best PBJ I've ever made was actually an ABP. So yum!

In health,

Lauren